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The Boring Portfolio #2
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VT 50.00%SPMO 30.00%SPYI 20.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Boring Portfolio #2, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every year.


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Returns By Period


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
The Boring Portfolio #2
1.12%0.71%13.36%13.49%28.67%24.98%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
2.50%2.83%24.29%22.86%39.53%40.28%23.06%20.38%
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
0.30%0.11%5.97%6.55%20.24%15.60%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
0.52%-0.45%9.77%10.59%25.47%19.82%10.54%12.61%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2022, The Boring Portfolio #2's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.65%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, The Boring Portfolio #2 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.97%0.70%-5.74%11.81%6.93%-2.04%13.36%
20253.59%-0.39%-4.83%0.86%7.31%5.20%1.87%2.05%3.47%1.54%-0.17%0.47%22.53%
20242.04%6.45%3.34%-4.15%5.36%3.65%0.58%2.84%1.91%-1.02%5.03%-2.28%25.81%
20234.50%-3.10%2.60%2.01%-1.91%5.44%2.86%-0.98%-3.35%-2.32%8.34%4.98%19.89%
2022-1.90%-8.42%8.45%5.96%-3.97%-0.86%

Benchmark Metrics

The Boring Portfolio #2 has an annualized alpha of 4.47%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2022.

  • This portfolio captured 102.14% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 83.67% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.47% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.94, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
4.47%
Beta
0.93
0.94
Upside Capture
102.14%
Downside Capture
83.67%

Expense Ratio

The Boring Portfolio #2 has an expense ratio of 0.21%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

The Boring Portfolio #2 ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


The Boring Portfolio #2 Risk / Return Rank: 5757
Overall Rank
The Boring Portfolio #2 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Boring Portfolio #2 Sortino Ratio Rank: 5151
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Boring Portfolio #2 Omega Ratio Rank: 5454
Omega Ratio Rank
The Boring Portfolio #2 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5757
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Boring Portfolio #2 Martin Ratio Rank: 7070
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Boring Portfolio #2 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.12

1.94

+0.18

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.87

2.63

+0.24

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.39

1.35

+0.04

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.05

2.59

+0.46

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

14.35

11.84

+2.51


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
712.132.811.393.1312.02
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
702.062.781.402.6313.60
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
651.962.681.362.6411.68

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

The Boring Portfolio #2 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.12
  • All Time: 1.40

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.59 to 2.46, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of The Boring Portfolio #2 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

The Boring Portfolio #2 provided a 3.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.39%3.47%3.53%3.93%2.42%1.07%1.21%1.58%1.58%1.28%1.78%1.33%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
0.69%0.73%0.48%1.63%1.66%0.52%1.27%1.39%1.05%0.77%1.94%0.36%
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
11.83%11.70%12.04%12.01%4.10%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
1.63%1.82%1.95%2.08%2.20%1.82%1.66%2.32%2.53%2.11%2.39%2.45%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Boring Portfolio #2. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Boring Portfolio #2 was 17.43%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.

The current The Boring Portfolio #2 drawdown is 3.25%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2025 selloff2025
-17.43%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 8d
2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025
Bear market2022
-11.18%Sep 2022
17d1mo 23d
2mo 10dSep 2022 - Nov 2022
2026 pullback2026
-9.45%Mar 2026
1mo 2d14d
1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-9.07%Aug 2024
19d18d
1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024
2023 pullback2023
-7.98%Oct 2023
2mo 27d18d
3mo 15dAug 2023 - Nov 2023

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.63, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.04

1.04

1.05

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.05, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

The Boring Portfolio #2 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

The Boring Portfolio #2 has a 0.96 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.96

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.97

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 30, 2022

0.96


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPYI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while SPMO has the lowest at 0.83.

SPMO
0.83
VT
0.96
SPYI
0.96

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. The Boring Portfolio #2. VT has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.96, while SPMO has the lowest at 0.92.

SPMO
0.92
SPYI
0.94
VT
0.96

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

SPMOSPYIVT
SPMO1.000.810.79
SPYI0.811.000.92
VT0.790.921.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 30, 2022
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